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Hours

Open Monday through Saturday 8:30AM to 3:00PM.

Open until 5:30PM for Pick Up Orders

Call Before 2:30PM To Have Your Favorite Dishes Prepared For Your Arrival. All Of Our Foods Are Organic Or Wild-crafted Ingredients, Vegan, Raw, And Gluten-free!

Breakfast

Rise and Shine Granola

$9.00

Fresh Sprouted Rice And Buckwheat, Oats, Raisins And Coconut Flakes. Served With Creamy Homemade Almond Milk.

Juices, Smoothies & Shakes

True Blood

12 Oz. $11.00

Apples, Beets, Ginger And Limefeel Alive!

Carrot

12 Oz. $8.00

Give Your Vision A Boost With Fresh, Juiced Carrots.

Green with Envy

12 Oz. $11.00

Parsley, Spinach, Cilantro, Kale, Cucumber And CeleryVibrant!

The Assunta

$10.00

Apple, Lemon And Kale Juices Blended With Spinach, Banana And Kiwi. Green Goodness!

Shake Your Tail Feather

16 Oz. $14.00

Creamy Almond Milk, Blended With Sweet Coconut Nectar, Bananas, Cacao, And The Perfect Mix Of Spices To Make This A Malty, Spicy Sweet Treat!

Strawberry "Milk" Shake

$14.00

Ripe Strawberries, Homemade Almond Milk, And Datesa Classic!

Elixirs

Lemon Drop

12 Oz. $8.00

Lemon, Coconut Nectar, Turmeric & Pure Watercleansing!

Elix This

16 Oz. $8.00

Lemon, Ginger, Cayenne, Coconut Nectar & Pure Water. Spicy!

Shots

Wheat Grass

1 Oz. $2.00

2 Oz. $4.00

Give Your Body A Cellular Boost! Best Taken On An Empty Stomach.

First

Pizza

All set atop a specially made sprouted crust of buckwheat, carrot and flax.

White

$10.00

Housemade Nut Cheese, Tomato And Fresh Basil.

Greek

$11.00

Housemade Nut Cheese, Spinach, Kale, Olives And Lemon Zest.

Pesto

$11.00

Housemade Nut Cheese, Olives, Tomato And Pistachio/basil Pesto.

Main

Bar-B-Q Burger and Fries

$13.00

A Savory Treat Of Housemade Vegan Burger, Chips And Rutabaga Fries. Served With Our Special Recipe Bar-B-Q Sauce And Honey Mustard.

Taco Salad

$15.00

Delightful Mix Of Fresh Romaine, A Walnut "meat" Topping, Fresh-made Pico De Gallo, Avocado, Tomatoes, Vegan "sour Cream," And Blue Corn Chips. So Yummy!

Chopped Salad

$14.00

Fresh Vegetables, Apples, And Berries Tossed In A Brazil Nut-ginger Power Dressing.

Garden Wrap

$14.00

Flavor Bursting Pumpkin Seed Pate, Marinated Vegetables, Avocado, Tomato And Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Wrapped In A Tender Collard Leaf.

Kelp Pesto

$16.00

Soft Kelp Noodles Tossed With Basil Pesto, Grape Tomatoes And A Marinated Spinach/kale Mix. Served With A Light Side Salad.

Lasagna

$16.00

Heavenly Layers Of Zucchini Noodles, Marinara, Housemade Nut Cheese, Spinach And A Basil Pistachio Pesto. Served With A Light Side Salad.

Buddha Bowl

$15.00

A Soup & Salad Combination. Refreshing Coconut Ginger Soup Poured Over Top A Crisp Julienned Vegetable Salad With Fresh Herbs, Avocado, Mango (when Available), And Grapefruit.

Ionishi Roll

$15.00

Our "shrimp" Pate, Julienned Vegetables And Avocado Wrapped In Nori. Served With A Dipping Sauce And Wasabi.

Thai Noodles

$16.00

Soft Kelp Noodles Swirled With A Variety Of Vegetable Noodles And Cilantro In A Creamy Cashew Ginger Sauce.

Finale

Creme Divine

$7.00

A Smooth And Creamy Delight Starring Cashews, Almond Milk And Coconut Nectar.

Assorted Cupcakes

(1) $4.00

(2) $7.00

A Variety Of Cupcake Flavors With A New Choice Or Two Regularly. From Chocolate Cupcakes With Butter Pecan Frosting To Strawberry Cupcakes With Lime Frosting And So Many More. So Good And They Really Are Raw And Gluten-free!!

Cheesecake, A Variety Flavors!

$8.50

The Most Heavenly Cheesecake You Will Ever Try! With Cashews And Coconut Nectar As The Main Ingredients, Not Only Is Our Cheesecake Absolutely Delicious, It Is Good For You Too! A Few Recent Cheesecake Offerings Have Included: Vanilla Bean, Banana Chocolate, Mixed Berries, Strawberry, Blueberry Basil, And Coconut Lime! Wow!

Chocolate Mousse

$7.00

A Decadent Treat Of Cocoa, Avocado And Coconut Nectar.

Treatment Options

Advanced Rolfing

What is Rolfing?

Rolfing, A Brand Of Structural Integration, Offers A Combination Of Bodywork And Movement Education. It Manipulates The Body's Connective Tissue To Rebalance The Body And Bring Pain Relief From Chronic Pain, Stress, And Injury. It Is Estimated There Are 1,250 Certified Rolfers Worldwide.

What does Rolfing look like?

Rolfing Is Similar To A Massage, But With A Couple Of Key Differences - The Most Important Being That It Is Interactive. The Method Incorporates Movement To Stimulate Nerve Impulses To The Brain While Breaking Up Adhesions. It Is Usually Performed While Wearing Running Shorts And A Jogging Bra And Includes Some Movement Analysis. It Is Common To Work On The Massage Table For A While And Then Have The Client Stand Or Walk To Observe And Recognize The Changes. Designed To Systematically Balance The Body In A Progressive Ten-session Series, The Results Of Each Session Are Cumulative And Each Builds Upon The Previous. Optimum Results Are Achieved By Individually Tailoring The Client's Specific Needs. It Is Not Required To Complete The Whole Program; Some People Start With Three Or Four Sessions To Ensure It Is Right For Them.

What are Rolfing's benefits?

Standing Taller, Sitting More Upright, Holding The Head Higher And Keeping The Chest More Open Are Some Of The Benefits. Bicyclists Will Notice The Ability To Breathe More Deeply As Their Rib Cage Is Able To Expand With More Ease And Overall Athletic Performance Will Be Improved, As Muscles Are Able To Perform Their Jobs More Efficiently. Rolfing Also Increases Ones Own Body Awareness, Making It Easier To Identify Which Areas Are Not Moving As Well As They Could, And Where Power Is Not Transmitting Equally During Pedal Strokes. The Benefits And Results Are Long Lasting. Visit The ROLFING Category To Read Some Excellent Articles About Rolfing And About The Founder, Ida Rolf

Massage

Massage therapy has a long history in cultures around the world. Today, people use many different types of massage therapy for a variety of health-related purposes. In the United States, massage therapy is often considered part of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), although it does have some conventional uses. This fact sheet provides a general overview of massage therapy and suggests sources for additional information.

Key Points

Scientific evidence on massage therapy is limited.

Scientists Are Not Yet Certain What Changes Occur In The Body During Massage, Whether They Influence Health, And, If So, How. The National Center For Complementary And Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) Is Sponsoring Studies To Answer These Questions And Identify The Purposes For Which Massage May Be Most Helpful.

Massage therapy appears to have few serious risks if it is used appropriately and provided by a trained massage professional.

Tell your health care providers about any complementary and alternative practices you use.

Give Them A Full Picture Of What You Do To Manage Your Health. This Will Help Ensure Coordinated And Safe Care.

History of Massage

Massage therapy dates back thousands of years.

References To Massage Appear In Writings From Ancient China, Japan, India, Arabic Nations, Egypt, Greece (Hippocrates Defined Medicine As "the Art Of Rubbing"), And Rome.

Massage became widely used in Europe during the Renaissance.

In The 1850s, Two American Physicians Who Had Studied In Sweden Introduced Massage Therapy In The United States, Where It Became Popular And Was Promoted For A Variety Of Health Purposes. With Scientific And Technological Advances In Medical Treatment During The 1930s And 1940s, Massage Fell Out Of Favor In The United States. Interest In Massage Revived In The 1970s, Especially Among Athletes.

Use of Massage Therapy in the United States

According to the 2007 National Health Interview Survey

Which Included A Comprehensive Survey Of CAM Use By Americans, An Estimated 18 Million U.S. Adults And 700,000 Children Had Received Massage Therapy In The Previous Year.

People use massage for a variety of health-related purposes

Including To Relieve Pain, Rehabilitate Sports Injuries, Reduce Stress, Increase Relaxation, Address Anxiety And Depression, And Aid General Wellness.

Defining Massage Therapy

The term "massage therapy" encompasses many different techniques (see box for examples). In general, therapists press, rub, and otherwise manipulate the muscles and other soft tissues of the body. They most often use their hands and fingers, but may use their forearms, elbows, or feet.

Types of Massage Therapy: A Few Examples

In Swedish Massage, The Therapist Uses Long Strokes, Kneading, Deep Circular Movements, Vibration, And Tapping. Sports Massage Is Similar To Swedish Massage, Adapted Specifically To The Needs Of Athletes. Among The Many Other Examples Are Deep Tissue Massage And Trigger Point Massage, Which Focuses On Myofascial Trigger Points-muscle "knots" That Are Painful When Pressed And Can Cause Symptoms Elsewhere In The Body.

The Practice of Massage Therapy

Massage therapists work in a variety of settings

Including Private Offices, Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Studios, And Sport And Fitness Facilities. Some Also Travel To Patients' Homes Or Workplaces. They Usually Try To Provide A Calm, Soothing Environment.

Therapists usually ask new patients about symptoms

Medical History, And Desired Results. They May Also Perform An Evaluation Through Touch, To Locate Painful Or Tense Areas And Determine How Much Pressure To Apply.

Typically, the patient lies on a table

Either In Loose-fitting Clothing Or Undressed (covered With A Sheet, Except For The Area Being Massaged). The Therapist May Use Oil Or Lotion To Reduce Friction On The Skin. Sometimes, People Receive Massage Therapy While Sitting In A Chair. A Massage Session May Be Fairly Brief, But May Also Last An Hour Or Even Longer.

Research Status

Although scientific research on massage therapy-whether it works and, if so, how-is limited, there is evidence that massage may benefit some patients. Conclusions generally cannot yet be drawn about its effectiveness for specific health conditions. There are numerous theories about how massage therapy may affect the body. For example, the "gate control theory" suggests that massage may provide stimulation that helps to block pain signals sent to the brain. Other theories suggest that massage might stimulate the release of certain chemicals in the body, such as serotonin or endorphins, or cause beneficial mechanical changes in the body. However, additional studies are needed to test the various theories. According to one analysis, however, research supports the general conclusion that massage therapy is effective. The studies included in the analysis suggest that a single session of massage therapy can reduce "state anxiety" (a reaction to a particular situation), blood pressure, and heart rate, and multiple sessions can reduce "trait anxiety" (general anxiety-proneness), depression, and pain. In addition, recent studies suggest that massage may benefit certain conditions, for example:

A 2008 review of 13 clinical trials found evidence that massage might be useful for chronic low-back pain.

Clinical Practice Guidelines Issued In 2007 By The American Pain Society And The American College Of Physicians Recommend That Physicians Consider Using Certain CAM Therapies, Including Massage (as Well As Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Progressive Relaxation, And Yoga), When Patients With Chronic Low-back Pain Do Not Respond To Conventional Treatment.

A multisite study of more than 300 hospice patients with advanced cancer concluded that massage may help to relieve pain and improve mood for these patients.

A study of 64 patients with chronic neck pain found that therapeutic massage was more beneficial than a self-care book, in terms of improving function and relieving symptoms.

Safety

Massage therapy appears to have few serious risks-if it is performed by a properly trained therapist and if appropriate cautions are followed. The number of serious injuries reported is very small. Side effects of massage therapy may include temporary pain or discomfort, bruising, swelling, and a sensitivity or allergy to massage oils. Cautions about massage therapy include the following:

Vigorous massage should be avoided by people with bleeding disorders or low blood platelet counts

And By People Taking Blood-thinning Medications Such As Warfarin.

Massage should not be done in any area of the body with blood clots

Fractures, Open Or Healing Wounds, Skin Infections, Or Weakened Bones (such As From Osteoporosis Or Cancer), Or Where There Has Been A Recent Surgery.

Although massage therapy appears to be generally safe for cancer patients

They Should Consult Their Oncologist Before Having A Massage That Involves Deep Or Intense Pressure. Any Direct Pressure Over A Tumor Usually Is Discouraged. Cancer Patients Should Discuss Any Concerns About Massage Therapy With Their Oncologist.

Pregnant women should consult their health care provider before using massage therapy.

Training, Licensing, and Certification

There are approximately 1,500 massage therapy schools and training programs in the United States.

In Addition To Hands-on Practice Of Massage Techniques, Students Generally Learn About The Body And How It Works, Business Practices, And Ethics. Massage Training Programs Generally Are Approved By A State Board. Some May Also Be Accredited By An Independent Agency, Such As The Commission On Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA).

As of 2010, 43 states and the District of Columbia had laws regulating massage therapy.

In Some States, Regulation Is By Town Ordinance.

The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork certifies practitioners who pass a national examination.

Increasingly, States That License Massage Therapists Require Them To Have A Minimum Of 500 Hours Of Training At An Accredited Institution, Pass A National Exam, Meet Specific Continuing Education Requirements, And Carry Malpractice Insurance.

In addition to massage therapists

Health Care Providers Such As Chiropractors And Physical Therapists May Have Training In Massage.

Licenses and Certifications

Some common licenses or certifications for massage therapists include:

LMT

Licensed Massage Therapist.

LMP

Licensed Massage Practitioner.

CMT

Certified Massage Therapist.

NCTMB

Has Met The Credentialing Requirements (including Passing An Exam) Of The National Certification Board For Therapeutic Massage And Bodywork, For Practicing Therapeutic Massage And Bodywork.

NCTM

Has Met The Credentialing Requirements (including Passing An Exam) Of The National Certification Board For Therapeutic Massage And Bodywork, For Practicing Therapeutic Massage.

If You Are Thinking About Using Massage Therapy

Do not use massage therapy to replace your regular medical care or as a reason to postpone seeing a health care provider about a medical problem.

If you have a medical condition and are unsure whether massage therapy would be appropriate for you

Discuss Your Concerns With Your Health Care Provider. Your Health Care Provider May Also Be Able To Help You Select A Massage Therapist. You Might Also Look For Published Research Articles On Massage Therapy For Your Condition.

Before deciding to begin massage therapy

Ask About The Therapist's Training, Experience, And Credentials. Also Ask About The Number Of Treatments That Might Be Needed, The Cost, And Insurance Coverage.

If a massage therapist suggests using other CAM practices (for example, herbs or other supplements, or a special diet)

Discuss It First With Your Regular Health Care Provider.

Tell all your health care providers about any complementary and alternative practices you use.

Give Them A Full Picture Of What You Do To Manage Your Health. This Will Ensure Coordinated And Safe Care.

NCCAM-Funded Research on Massage Therapy

Recent NCCAM-sponsored studies have been investigating:

The effects of massage on chronic neck pain and low-back pain

Massage to treat anxiety disorder

Alleviate Depression In Patients With Advanced AIDS, And Promote Recovery In Women Who Were Victims Of Sexual Abuse As Children

Massage to relieve fatigue in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy

Reduce Treatment-related Swelling Of The Arms In Breast Cancer Patients, And Alleviate Pain And Distress In Cancer Patients At The End Of Life

Whether massage improves weight gain and immune system function in preterm infants

Whether massage given at home by a trained family member helps reduce pain from sickle cell anemia.

References

Barnes PM, Bloom B, Nahin RL. Complementary and alternative medicine use among adults and children: United States, 2007.

CDC National Health Statistics Report #12. 2008.

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.

Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition: Massage Therapists. Accessed At Www.bls.gov/oco/ocos295.htm On August 6, 2008.

Cherkin DC, Sherman KJ, Deyo RA, et al. A review of the evidence for the effectiveness

Safety, And Cost Of Acupuncture, Massage Therapy, And Spinal Manipulation. Annals Of Internal Medicine. 2003;138(11):898-907.

Chou R, Qaseem A, Snow V, et al. Diagnosis and treatment of low back pain

A Joint Clinical Practice Guideline From The American College Of Physicians And The American Pain Society. Annals Of Internal Medicine. 2007;147(7):478-491.

Corbin L. Safety and efficacy of massage therapy for patients with cancer.

Cancer Control: Journal Of The Moffitt Cancer Center. 2005;12(3):158-164.

Eisenberg DM, Cohen MH, Hrbek A, et al. Credentialing complementary and alternative medical providers.

Annals Of Internal Medicine. 2002;137(12):965-973.

Ernst E. The safety of massage therapy. Rheumatology. 2003;42(9):1101-1106.

Ezzo J. What can be learned from Cochrane systematic reviews of massage that can guide future research

Journal Of Alternative And Complementary Medicine. 2007;13(2):291-295.

Field T. Massage therapy effects. American Psychologist. 1998;53(12):1270-1281.

Furlan AD, Imamura M, Dryden T, et al. Massage for low-back pain.

Cochrane Database Of Systematic Reviews. 2008;(4):CD001929. Accessed On November 25, 2008.

Goldstone LA. Massage as an orthodox medical treatment past and future.

Complementary Therapies In Nursing And Midwifery. 2000;6(4):169-175.

Kutner JS, Smith MC, Corbin L, et al. Massage therapy versus simple touch to improve pain and mood in patients with advanced cancer: a randomized trial.

Annals Of Internal Medicine. 2008;149(6):369-379.

Massage: Bottom Line Monograph. Natural Standard Web site. Accessed on July 25, 2008.

Moyer CA, Rounds J, Hannum JW.

A Meta-analysis Of Massage Therapy Research. Psychological Bulletin. 2004;130(1):3-18.

Sherman KJ, Cherkin DC, Hawkes RJ, et al. Randomized trial of therapeutic massage for chronic neck pain.

Clinical Journal Of Pain. 2009;25(3):233-238.

For More Information

NCCAM Clearinghouse

The NCCAM Clearinghouse Provides Information On CAM And NCCAM, Including Publications And Searches Of Federal Databases Of Scientific And Medical Literature. The Clearinghouse Does Not Provide Medical Advice, Treatment Recommendations, Or Referrals To Practitioners. Toll-free In The U.S.: 1-888-644-6226, TTY (for Deaf And Hard-of-hearing Callers): 1-866-464-3615, Web Site: Nccam.nih.gov, E-mail: [email protected]

PubMed

A Service Of The National Library Of Medicine (NLM), PubMed Contains Publication Information And (in Most Cases) Brief Summaries Of Articles From Scientific And Medical Journals. Web Site: Www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez.

Acknowledgments

NCCAM Thanks The Following People For Their Technical Expertise And Review Of The Content Update Of This Publication: Karen Sherman, Ph.D., M.P.H., Center For Health Studies, Group Health Cooperative; Jeanette Ezzo, Ms.T., M.P.H., Ph.D., JPS Enterprises; And Partap Khalsa, D.C., Ph.D., NCCAM. This Publication Is Not Copyrighted And Is In The Public Domain. Duplication Is Encouraged.

Reflexology

What is Reflexology?

Reflexology is the application of appropriate pressure to specific points and areas on the feet, hands, or ears.

Reflexologists Believe That These Areas And Reflex Points Correspond To Different Body Organs And Systems, And That Pressing Them Has A Beneficial Effect On The Organs And Person's General Health. For Example, Reflexology Holds That A Specific Spot In The Arch Of The Foot Corresponds To The Bladder Point. When A Reflexology Practitioner Uses Thumbs Or Fingers To Apply Appropriate Pressure To This Area, It Affects Bladder Functioning.

Although reflexology is not used to diagnose or cure health disorders

Millions Of People Around The World Use It To Complement Other Treatments When Addressing Conditions Like Anxiety, Asthma, Cancer Treatment, Cardiovascular Issues, Diabetes, Headaches, Kidney Function, PMS, And Sinusitis.

Reflexology is growing increasingly popular across Europe and Asia as both a complement to other treatments and as a preventive measure.

One Example Is Denmark, Where Various Municipalities And Companies Have Employed Reflexologists Since The Early '90s.

According to several studies, this practice in Denmark has resulted in reduced sick leave and absenteeism (and significant economic savings for the employers).

Employees Have Consistently Reported Complete Or Partial Improvement In Conditions Where They Sought Reflexologists' Help And Even Relief For Additional Problems Related To Stress. In One Municipal District, Almost One-third Of The Employees Reported Greater Satisfaction With Their Jobs After Completing Six Sessions With A Reflexologist.

Where are the reflexology points and areas?

In reflexology theory, points and areas on the feet, hands, and ears correspond to specific organs, bones and body systems. Practitioners access these points on the feet and hands (bottom, sides, and top) and the ear (both inside as far as the finger can reach and outside) to affect organs and systems throughout the entire body. Maps of reflex points have been passed between practitioners across the globe. Understandably, there is not agreement among all reflexologists on all points; however, general agreement does exist on major reflex points. Some scientific documentation of linkages between the skin and internal organs also exists. The illustration to the right shows a reflexology map for the feet. For a map of the hands, see www.reflexology-research.com A reflexologist may perform a general, integrated session, or may focus on specific problem areas on the feet, hands or ears. For example, if time is limited and the person really needs to relax, the reflexologist may choose just to work on the ears. Whatever the approach, the reflexologist attempts to release congestion or stress in the nervous system and balance the body's energy. To represent how the body systems correspond to one another, reflexologists use reflexology "maps." A good example of a reflexology map exists for the feet. Each foot represents a vertical half of the body.

The left foot corresponds to the left side of the body and all organs, valves, etc. found there.

The right foot corresponds to the right side of the body and all organs found there.

For Example, The Liver Is On The Right Side Of The Body, And Therefore The Corresponding Reflex Area Is On The Right Foot.

How does reflexology relate to other therapies?

Acupuncture and Acupressure

Reflexology Is Similar To Acupuncture And Acupressure In That It Works With The Body's Vital Energy Through The Stimulation Of Points On The Body. However, Acupuncture/acupressure Points Do Not Always Coincide With The Reflex Points Used In Reflexology. Reflexology And Acupressure Are Both "reflex" Therapies In That They Work With Points On One Part Of The Body To Affect Other Parts Of The Body. While Reflexology Uses Reflexes That Are In An Orderly Arrangement Resembling A Shape Of The Human Body On The Feet, Hands, And Outer Ears, Acupressure Uses Over 800 Reflex Points That Are Found Along Long Thin Energy Lines Called Meridians That Run The Length Of The Entire Body.

Massage

Some people confuse reflexology with massage. While both massage and reflexology use touch, the approaches are very different. In short, massage therapists work "from the outside in," manipulating specific muscle groups or fascia to release tension. Reflexology practitioners see themselves as working "from the inside out" - stimulating the nervous system to release tension. Another difference between massage and reflexology is that a client will stay fully clothed for a reflexology session except for removing footwear, whereas clients remove clothing for a massage session.

Massage is the systematic manipulation of the soft tissues of the body, using specific techniques (for example, tapping, kneading, stroking, and friction) to relax the muscles.

RefleReflexology focuses on reflex maps of points and areas of the body in the feet

Hands, And Ears Using Unique Micromovement Techniques Such As Thumb Or Finger Walking And Hook And Backup To Create A Response Throughout The Body.

Where does reflexology come from?

Because reflexology is an ancient practice, its origin and history is difficult to track.

However, Reflexology Is Thought To Have Been Passed Down Through An Oral Tradition, And Possibly First Recorded As A Pictograph On The Egyptian Tomb Of Ankhamor In2330 BC Along With Other Medical Procedures.

Reflexology symbols are also thought to be recorded on the feet of statues of Buddha in India and later China.

The Chinese Classic, The Yellow Emperor's Classic Of Internal Medicine, Which Was Written Around 1,000 BC, Has A Chapter On "Examining Foot Method" And Is The Beginning Of Discussions In Print About The Connection Of Life Force And Points And Areas On The Feet.

It is believed that Marco Polo translated a Chinese massage book into Italian in the 1300s, thus introducing reflexology and massage to Europe.

In 1582, A Book On An Integral Element Of Reflexology Called Zone Therapy Was First Published In Europe By Dr. Adamus And Dr. A'tatis.

In the United States, William H. Fitzgerald, MD, who is frequently referred to as the father of reflexology, wrote in 1917 about ten vertical zones that extended the length of the body.

He Found That The Application Of Pressure To A Zone That Corresponded To The Location Of An Injury Could Serve As Relief Of Pain During Minor Surgeries.

Dr. Fitzgerald's work was expanded by Dr. Shelby Riley

Who Developed A Map Of Horizontal Zones Going Across The Body And A Detailed Map Of Reflex Points On The Feet And Hands. He Also Suggested Pressure Points On The Outer Ear.

Eunice Ingham, a physiotherapist who worked for Dr. Riley, is another prominent figure in the development of reflexology.

In Her Research With Zone Therapy's Pressure Points, She Found The Feet To Be The Most Sensitive And Responsive. She Developed The Foot Maps Still In Use Today And Introduced Reflexology Practices To The Non-medical Community In The 1930s. Ms. Ingham Also Designed One Of The Most Commonly Used Reflexology Charts, Which Has Since Been Refined By Her Nephew, Dwight Byers, At The International Reflexology Institute.

In 1957, Dr. Paul Nogier recorded a reflex map of points on the outer ear.

His Work Has Been Expanded By Oleson And Flocco And Is Now Being Taught As Part Of An Integrated Approach To Hand, Ear And Foot Reflexology.

References

Eriksen, L. (1992).

Municipal Reflexology. Zoneterapeuten (Journal Of The Danish Reflexologists Association, FDZ), 6.

Eriksen, L., & Levin, S. (1995).

A Closeup View On Company Reflexology (Committee Report): Danish Reflexologists Association.

Enersen, O. D. (1994-2007).

Head's Zones. Who Named It? Accessed May 24, 2007, From Http://www.whonamedit.com/synd.cfm/636.html.

Frequently Asked Questions. (2007).

Frequently Asked Questions Retrieved March 5, 2007, From Http://www.americanacademyofreflexology.com/FAQsOf.shtml#DiffMass.

History of Reflexology. (2007).

American Academy Of Reflexology Retrieved March 4, 2007, From Http://www.americanacademyofreflexology.com/HistoryOf.shtml.

Kristese, K., Moller, E., & Rasmussen, I. (1996).

Reflexology As Personel Care In The Arthus District Corporation: Take Good Care Of Your Fellow Employees. Zoneterapeuten (Journal Of The Danish Reflexologists Association, FDZ), 1.

Madsen, S., & Andersen, J. (1993).

Postal Reflexology (Committee Report): Odense Danish Reflexologists Association Research Committee Report.

Terp, H. (1995).

Municipal Reflexology In Svendborg, A Study Of The Effect Of Reflexology Treatment In The Eastern District Of The Municiaplity Of Svendborg, Denmark (Committee Report): Danish Reflexologists Association.

Expert Contributor

Karen Teagarden, BA, ARCB

Feldenkrais Method

What is the Feldenkrais Method?

The Feldenkrais Method is named after its originator

Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais, D.Sc. (1904-1984) [about], A Russian Born Physicist, Judo Expert, Mechanical Engineer And Educator.

The Feldenkrais Method is a form of somatic education that uses gentle movement and directed attention to improve movement and enhance human functioning.

Through This Method, You Can Increase Your Ease And Range Of Motion, Improve Your Flexibility And Coordination, And Rediscover Your Innate Capacity For Graceful, Efficient Movement. These Improvements Will Often Generalize To Enhance Functioning In Other Aspects Of Your Life.

The Feldenkrais Method is based on principles of physics, biomechanics and an empirical understanding of learning and human development.

By Expanding The Self-image Through Movement Sequences That Bring Attention To The Parts Of The Self That Are Out Of Awareness, The Method Enables You To Include More Of Yourself In Your Functioning Movements. Students Become More Aware Of Their Habitual Neuromuscular Patterns And Rigidities And Expand Options For New Ways Of Moving. By Increasing Sensitivity The Feldenkrais Method Assists You To Live Your Life More Fully, Efficiently And Comfortably.

The improvement of physical functioning is not necessarily an end in itself.

Such Improvement Is Based On Developing A Broader Functional Awareness Which Is Often A Gateway To More Generalized Enhancement Of Physical Functioning In The Context Of Your Environment And Life.

Who Benefits from the Feldenkrais Method?

Anyone-young or old, physically challenged or physically fit-can benefit from the Method. Feldenkrais is beneficial for those experiencing chronic or acute pain of the back, neck, shoulder, hip, legs or knee, as well as for healthy individuals who wish to enhance their self-image. The Method has been very helpful in dealing with central nervous system conditions such as multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, and stroke. Musicians, actors and artists can extend their abilities and enhance creativity. Many Seniors enjoy using it to retain or regain their ability to move without strain or discomfort. Through lessons in this method you can enjoy greater ease of movement, an increased sense of vitality, and feelings of peaceful relaxation. After a session you often feel taller and lighter, breathe more freely and find that your discomforts have eased. You experience relaxation, and feel more centered and balanced. Professional athletes who have enjoyed the benefits of Feldenkrais include basketball star Julius Erving and PGA golfers Rick Acton and Duffy Waldorf. Celebrities who have used Feldenkrais include Norman Cousins, Margaret Mead, former Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion, Helen Hayes and Whoopi Goldberg. Famous musicians include violinist Yehudi Menuhin, and cellist Yo Yo Ma. Successful Students: here are examples of recent successes students have accomplished after work with the Feldenkrais Method:

a 42 year old computer programmer with incipient wrist problems is able to increase his speed on the keyboard after learning how to use his arms and hands more efficiently.

a 28 year old woman goes through her third pregnancy, but the first one without back pain.

a 55-year old woman is able to lift her affectionate 2 year old granddaughter without straining her back.

a 40-year old cellist becomes so creative in developing new, less strained positions to play in that she able to extend her musical repatoire.

a 9-year old with learning disabilities can read a full page competently and gains self-confidence in his intelligence.

a 19-year old diver is able to visualize and perform the complex series of movements needed to accomplish an intricate endeavor more proficiently.

a 78-year old man walks a mile daily, free of chronic knee pain he's had for 30 years.

a 32-year old man learns to reuse his hands after a crippling auto accident.

What Happens in a Feldenkrais Method Session?

Feldenkrais work is done in two formats.

In group classes, called Awareness Through Movement

The Feldenkrais Teacher Verbally Leads You Through A Sequence Of Movements In Basic Positions: Sitting Or Lying On The Floor, Standing Or Sitting In A Chair.

Private Feldenkrais lessons

Called F Unctional Integration, Are Tailored To Each Student's Individual Learning Needs; The Teacher Guides Your Movements Through Touch.

People learning the Feldenkrais Method are usually referred to as 'students' rather than clients or patients.

This Reinforces Our View Of The Work As Primarily Being An Educational Process.

What Happens in an Awareness Through Movement Lesson?

Awareness Through Movement consists of verbally directed movement sequences presented primarily to groups. A lesson generally lasts from 30 to 60 minutes. The lessons consist of comfortable, easy movements that gradually evolve into movements of greater range and complexity. These precisely structured movement explorations involve thinking, sensing, moving and imagining. Many are based on developmental movements and ordinary functional activities (reaching, standing, lying to sitting, looking behind yourself, etc.), some are based on more abstract explorations of joint, muscle, and postural relationships. There are hundreds of ATM lessons, varying in difficulty and complexity, for all levels of movement ability. The emphasis is on learning which movements work better and noticing the quality of these changes in your body. Through increased awareness, you will learn to abandon habitual patterns of movement and develop new alternatives, resulting in improved flexibility and coordination. How do you learn in an Awareness Through Movement lesson?

Using slow, gentle movement and directing students to move within the limits of safety by avoiding pain and strain.

Orienting to the process of learning and doing rather than working towards a goal.

Directing awareness toward sensing differences and perceiving whole inter-connected patterns in movement.

Allowing the student to find his/her own way with a lesson.

What Happens in a Functional Integration Lesson?

As Feldenkrais practitioners guide you through movement sequences verbally in Awareness Through Movement lessons

They Also Guide You Through Movement In Functional Integration Lessons With Gentle Non-invasive Touching.

Functional Integration is performed with the student fully clothed, usually lying on a table or with the student in sitting or standing positions.

At Times, Various Props (pillows, Rollers, Blankets ) Are Used In An Effort To Support The Person's Body Configuration Or To Facilitate Certain Movements. The Learning Process Is Carried Out Without The Use Of Any Invasive Or Forceful Procedure.

Functional Integration is a hands-on form of tactile, kinesthetic communication.

The Practitioner Communicates How You Organize Your Body And, Through Gentle Touching And Movement, Conveys The Experience Of Comfort, Pleasure And Ease Of Movement While You Learn How To Reorganize Your Body And Behavior In New And More Expanded Functional Motor Patterns.

In Functional Integration the practitioner/teacher develops a lesson for you

Custom-tailored To Your Unique Configuration At That Particular Moment, Relating To A Desire, Intention Or Need You Have. Through Rapport And Respect For Your Abilities, Qualities And Integrity, The Practitioner/teacher Creates An Environment In Which You Can Learn Comfortably.

How Does the Feldenkrais Method Differ from Massage and Chiropractic?

The similarity is that both practices touch people

But Beyond That Our Method Is Very Different. In Massage, The Practitioner Is Working Directly With The Muscles, In Chiropractic, With The Bones. These Are Structural Approaches That Seek To Affect Change Through Changes In Structure (muscles And Spine). The Feldenkrais Method Works With Your Ability To Regulate And Coordinate Your Movement; Which Means Working With The Nervous System. We Refer To This As A Functional Approach Wherein You Can Improve Your Use Of Self Inclusive Of Whatever Structural Considerations Are Present.

How can I Find a Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner?

The FELDENKRAIS GUILD of North America can refer you to a practitioner in your area, or see the online directory.

Visit The International Feldenkrais Federation For International Associations.

How are Feldenkrais Practitioners Trained?

All Feldenkrais practitioners must complete 740-800 hours of training over a 3 to 4 year period.

Trainees Participate In Awareness Through Movement And Functional Integration Lessons, Lectures, Discussions, Group Process And Videos Of Dr. Feldenkrais Teaching. Eventually Students Teach Awareness Through Movement And Functional Integration Under Supervision. Trainees Gradually Acquire Knowledge Of How Movement And Function Are Formed And Organized. This Extensive Subjective Experience Forms The Basis From Which She/he Will Learn To Work With Others.

The main purpose of the training is for the trainees to acquire for themselves a deep understanding of movement and its formation

To Become Aware Of Their Own Movement, To Become Astute Observers Of Movement In Others, And To Be Able To Teach Other People To Enlarge Their Awareness And Movement Skills.

The training process is based upon the vast body of knowledge Dr. Feldenkrais introduced.

Since He Integrated Into His Body Of Learning Theory Aspects From A Variety Of Scientific Fields Such As Newtonian Mechanics, Physics, Neurophysiology, Movement Development, Biology And Learning Theories, We Present Some Of These Aspects In The Training Program For The Trainee To Comprehend The Theoretical Background Of The Method.

Who was Moshe Feldenkrais?

Feldenkrais was born in Russia.

At The Age Of 13 He Left His Home And Travelled Alone For A Year Until He Reached Palestine, Where He Worked As A Laborer, Cartographer And Tutor In Mathematics. He Also Became Active In Sports (gymnastics, Soccer) And The Martial Arts (jiu-jitsu). During His Mid Twenties He Left For France And Eventually Became A Graduate Of L'Ecole Des Travaux Publiques De Paris, In Mechanical And Electrical Engineering. Later He Earned His Doctor Of Science In Physics From The Sorbonne In Paris, Where He Assisted Nobel Prize Winner Joliot-Curie In Early Nuclear Research.

In Paris, Feldenkrais also met Jigaro Kano

The Creator Of Modern Judo, And Feldenkrais Became One Of The First Europeans To Earn A Black Belt In Judo (1936) And To Introduce Judo In The West Through His Teaching And Books On The Subject. In The Early 1940's, While Working In Anti-submarine Warfare For The British Admiralty, He Patented A Number Of Sonar Devices.

After suffering crippling knee injuries

Feldenkrais Used His Own Body As His Laboratory And Merged His Acquired Knowledge Wit H His Deep Curiosity About Biology, Perinatal Development, Cybernetics, Linguistics, And Systems Theory. He Taught Himself To Walk Again And In The Process Developed An Extraordinary System For Accessing The Power Of The Central Nervous System To Improve Human Functioning.

Feldenkrais studied intensively in psychology

Neurophysiology, And Other Health-related Disciplines, And In 1949 He Returned To Israel Where He Continued To Integrate And Refine His Ideas Into The System Known As The Feldenkrais Method.

Quantum Bio Feedback

What is Quantum Bio-Feedback all about?

It's About Functioning Well And Feeling Good. Quantum Energy Treatment Is A New Field - Like Nothing You've Ever Experienced Before. Life Itself Is About Energy Flow Because Everyone Runs On Electrical Energy. But Does Your Energy Flow Well All The Time? Or Is It Up And Down? Do You Feel Tired, Sluggish, Blah, Mildly Depressed? Is Your Energy OK Some Days And Really Off On Other Days? Do You Want To Enjoy Good Energy Flow More Consistently? Welcome To The World Of Quantum Wellness!

How do you achieve good energy flow all the time?

In Order To Help You, We Have To Be Like A Detective With Your Energy System. How Good Is Your Basic Energy Flow? What Steals Your Energy? Why Does It Get Bogged Down? We Explore Your Energy Field With A New, Highly Sophisticated Process That Is Called Quantum Resonance. It Comes From The Word "resonance." To Resonate. To Be In Tune, To Be In Sync.

Why does my system get out of resonance?

Because You Live In A Very Fast-moving Electrical World. Microwaves. Cell Phones. TVs. Computer Monitors. Electronic Air Waves. All This "electro-smog" In Your World Throws Off Your Highly Calibrated And Complex Internal Electrical System.

What will the Quantum Biofeedback do for me?

It Will Re-balance Your Energy Field And Help Eliminate Some Of The Irritants And Toxicity In Your Body. The Process Will Help Smooth Out Your Energy Flow. You Can Use Quantum Bio-Feedback To Ease Acute Health Problems Or Long-term Chronic Problems. You Can Use It For Body Maintenance, For Preventative Treatments To Stay Healthy. Or You Can Use It Just To Feel Wonderfull.

Why can't my body just heal naturally?

You Have An Amazing Human Body. It's Very Capable Of Healing Itself - Provided That It's Not Overloaded With Stresses. Low-level Viruses. Bacterial Infections. Molds And Fungus. Parasites. Environmental Toxins. Allergies. The Problem With Most Of Us Is Not That We Have One Or Two Things Stressing Our System. Most Of Us Have 80 Or 90 Or 100 Body Stresses. While Our Body Resources Are Extraordinary, Our Immune Systems Can Get Bogged Down Coping With High Stress Loads. BioResonance Can Neutralize Many Body Stresses.

How does my energy get stolen?

Certain Viruses, Parasites, Fungus, Molds And Bacterial Infections Can Steal Much Of Your Energy. Many People Have 10-20 Different Types Of Micro-organisms Living In Their Bodies. They Parasitically Live Off The Sugars Or Yeasts In Your System. They Not Only Steal Your Energy. They Also Create Toxic Pollutants In Your System. No Wonder You're Feeling Tired And Low On Energy!

How do you get rid of my micro-organisms and irritants?

We Do It Electronically. We Find What Is Stressing Your System Through Quantum BioFeedback Testing. Then We Neutralize Those Irritants Electronically. Our System Has Nothing To Do With Conventional Medicine. We Don't Use Drugs Or Work On The Biochemical Level As Traditional Medicine Does. We Help Heal Your Energy Field Through Physics. Painlessly. Once Your Stresses Are Neutralized, Your Body Is The Real Healer. Afterward, Your Immune System Ide-stressed And Free To Heal You To Higher Levels.

What kind of acute problems can it help?

Perhaps You're Coming Down With A Cold Or A Virus. You've Stubbed Your Toe. You're Suffering From A Backache. You Have Tennis Elbow. Sciatic Pain In Your Hip. We Treat Your Specific Energy Flow In This Area. When Your Energy Field Flows Properly, Your Body Is Free To Heal.

Oxygenated Steam Sauna

Hyperactive Oxygenated Steam Sauna

Benefits

Relaxes and loosens muscles by reducing build up of lactic acid and increasing muscle flexibility

Oxidizes toxins so they can be eliminated through the skin, lungs, kidneys and colon

Stimulates vasodilatation of peripheral blood vessels relieving pain and speeding the process

Eliminates bacterial and viral infections of all kinds

Speeds up the metabolic processes of the inner organs and endocrine glands resulting in a lose of 200 - 450 calories in a 30-minute session

More Benefits of Steam Sauna and Hyperactive Oxygen

The use of a sauna should be part of any detoxification program.

The Sauna Also Promotes Healthy Skin Tone And Texture Due To Increased Blood Circulation. Using The Steam Sauna With Hyperactive Oxygen Allows The Steam To Surround The Body And Hyperactive Oxygen Can Be Introduced Through The Skin.

Rising body temperature results in the destruction of bacteria and viruses combined

With The Heavy Sweating And A Cleansing Effect Initiated By Hyperactive Oxygen Will Result In Elimination Of Toxins Accumulated Mainly In The Lymphatic System Relieving The Liver From The Difficult Task Of Dealing With Them.

The combined action of moist heat and hyperactive oxygen cleanses the lymphatic system, which carries 90% of the body's fluid.

The Combination Of Steam And Hyperactive Oxygen Is A Natural, Effective Way To Promote A Refreshing Sense Of Wellbeing.

Effective Treatment

Newest Research Shows Steam Hyperthermia An Effective Treatment For:

Detoxification programs

Immune system deficiencies

Pain management

Cancer

Arthritis

Stress and muscle tension

Increasing body metabolism

Elimination of toxins

Blood circulation

Crystal Light Bath

What is a Crystal Light Bath?

A Crystal Light Bath Has 7, Clear And Highly-polished, Cut-quartz Crystals Suspended About 10" Above An Individual Lying On A Massage Table Fully-clothed. Each Crystal Has Been Cut To A Specific Frequency And Aligned Above Each Energy Center Or Chakra. Colored Lights, Matching The Chakra Colors, Radiate Light And Energy Through The Crystals To Each Respective Chakra, And Shine On And Off In Certain Rhythms To Cleanse, Balance, And Align Your Energies. The One Receiving The Session Rests Face Up, With Eyes Closed, Bathing In The Energy For 30-60 Minutes.

What's it like to receive a session?

There Are All Types Of Experiences From The Deeply Profound To The Most Subtle Energy Shifts. It Can Range From A Soothing Meditation And Deep Rest To Profound Inner Revelation, And Even All In One Session. Your System Attunes To The High Frequencies Of Energy That Support Healing At All Levels; Mental Reprogramming, Emotional Rewiring, Physical Reconstructing And Spiritual Recharging. This Work Has A Growing Impact On Health & Consciousness With Its Inter-dimensional Effect A Feeling Of Lightless Of Being. The Vibrational Patterns May Manifest As Higher Levels Of Awareness And Consciousness. Also, On A Physical Level, Sometimes Old Injuries Or Surgeries Are Revisited To Give Healing Energy To Those Areas, So There May Be Some Slight Discomfort, Yet Generally It Passes Fairly Quickly.

Where did it originate?

The Concept Of The Crystal Light Bath Was Channeled To Joao Teixeira De Faira, Affectionately Known As John Of God, Who Had It Developed For Practical Use & Incorporated It As An Important Healing Modality At His Healing Center, Casa De Dom Inacio (The Casa) In Abadiania, Brazil. It Is Prescribed For Rejuvenation, Alignment & Balancing Of Our Energy Fields, Which In Turn, Aids In The Process Of Spiritual & Physical Healing. This Allows Deeper, More Subtle Energies To Be Brought In Balance, Allowing The Body's Own Natural Healing Mechanisms To Function As They Were Designed To Do.

Who can benefit?

Everyone. That's The Beauty Of It.

Who can benefit?

Never. The Session Is Non-invasive And Has No Contra-indications.

What are the scientific observations on Crystal therapy?

Crystals have some of the highest molecular orderliness found in nature. Light passing through the crystal will resonate with the structured patterns of the crystal. Water can take on a variety of molecular patterns. It is known that when water forms well organized and geometrically shaped molecule patterns, it has increased surface tension and bonding properties. This is the pure state of water found in healthy cell tissue, while ungeometric and disorganized water molecules are found in unhealthy cells and cancer cells. Thus, one explanation for the health giving effects of crystal therapy is that the well organized vibration resonating from the crystals helps to organize the water in our tissues and cells. Much of our understanding of crystal therapy was developed by Marcel Vogel, who spent his lifetime investigating quartz crystals. He designed experiments demonstrating the power of crystals to affect physical processes. The experiments of Vogel and his associates proved the following:

A precisely cut quartz crystal produces a constant vibration of the same frequency as water in its purest state.

Moving water will pick up the vibration from the crystal through resonant interaction and this transferred charge will restructure the water.

Moving water will pick up the vibration from the crystal through resonant interaction and this transferred charge will restructure the water.

Comments about the Crystal Light Bath

Feel renewed, balanced & deeply relaxed.

Its mystical innate wisdom gives me exactly what I require every time!

I felt my chakras vibrating and the energy emerging through my entire body.

I could feel the integration of my body, mind, spirit, & so gently.

Arose with a slight tingling sensation at the end which I can liken to feeling slightly more "alive"

Yoga

Yoga is more than mastering postures and increasing your flexibility and strength.

The traditional purpose of Yoga

However, Has Always Been To Bring About A Profound Transformation In The Person Through The Transcendence Of The Ego," (Feuerstein 3).

In Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism the word yoga means "spiritual discipline".

People Often Associate Yoga With The Postures And Stances That Make Up The Physical Activity Of The Exercise, But After Closer Inspection It Becomes Clear That There Are Many More Aspects Of Yoga. It Is An Activity That Has Been Practiced For Thousands Of Years, And It Is Something That Has Evolved And Changed Overtime. Different Factions Of Yoga Have Developed Since Its Conception.

The exact history and origins of yoga is uncertain; however, there are pieces that have been connected and allow us to make some conclusions.

It Is Known That Yoga Originated From The East. The Earliest Signs Of Yoga Appear In Ancient Shamanism. Evidence Of Yoga Postures Were Found On Artifacts That Date Back To 3000 B.C. Evidence Of Yoga Is Found In The Oldest-existing Text, Rig-Veda. Rig-Veda Is A Composition Of Hymns. Topics Of The Rig-Veda Include Prayer, Divine Harmony, And Greater Being.

"The primary goal of shamanism was to heal members of the community and act as religious mediators," ("History of Yoga" 1).

Yoga originally focused on applying and understanding the world. Its focus later changed to the self. Self-enlightenment became the ultimate goal.

It was not until the sixth century B.C. that the poses and meditation became a critical element. They were implimented by Buddhist teachings.

Modern Yoga

Modern yoga is based on five basic principles that were created by Swami Sivananda.

Proper relaxation

Proper exercise

Proper breathing

Proper diet

Positive thinking and meditation

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